| Honeymoon Laughter and Disaster by Jill Renee |
| After all the intense preparation and emotions which go with arranging a wedding and finally getting through the event, you are now able to take a break and be together without being the center of a whirlwind and attention The honeymoon is the reward for enduring the trauma of a wedding; once you have married and gone through the ceremony you will understand that though it is "Your Day", in practice it is anything but |
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| Who Owns the Engagement Ring? by Jill Renee |
| Hopefully, this is a question which you never have to answer but, on occasion engagements do end before making it to the altar The vexed question is what should the lady do with the ring |
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| Wedding Proposals by Her! by Jill Renee |
| Traditionally, the guy is the one who gets down on one knee, but marriage proposals are being made by woman at an increasing rate While a woman may want her partner to "pop the question", some men simply need to be chivvied along or she will be waiting for hell to freeze over unless she takes the initiative |
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| New Wedding Trends For 2010 by Jill Renee |
| For those getting whose 2010 New Year resolution is to get married, thoughts will be turning to what to wear, where to get married and the legion of details and arrangements which go along with the happy day Here we are going to take a brief look at some of the fashions and trends which are emerging for weddings this year |
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| The Valentine in America – a History by Jill Renee |
| While Valentine’s Day had been celebrated in some form since the third century, AD |
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| How to Recognize Canadian Diamonds by Jill Renee |
| Canadian diamonds provide a new alternative to people who want to buy diamonds, but are not comfortable with buying pieces that are potentially “conflict diamonds” A “conflict diamond,” by the UN’s definition, is a diamond mined by a non-legitimate government force in order to fund a rebellion |
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| Diamonds as Conversation Pieces by Jill Renee |
| Diamonds are the iconic symbol of engagement and betrothal but it is has not always been so Throughout history, different cultures have placed different value and interpretation on the beauty and brilliance of one of the rarest, but most sought after precious stones |
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| Do You Really Need a Diamond? by Jill Renee |
We have all heard of the quote, "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" but did you know that this was simply one slogan to the most successful marketing campaign of all time
DeBeers, the world's major diamond producer wanted to sell more diamonds so they came up with a major marketing campaign that sold us on diamond engagement rings and diamond solitaires for wedding rings and how all of this was part of our Anglo-Saxon heritage and tradition |
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| Why Are Weddings so Expensive? by Jill Renee |
| For a young couple contemplating marriage it comes as something as a shock when they start to count up how much the affair is going to actually cost The fairytale, white wedding can easily cost around tens of thousands of dollars and the average American wedding comes to a little over $20,000 |
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| Should You Give the Ring Back if You Break Up? by Jill Renee |
This is a vexed question which has plagued couples through the ages and the simple answer is not simple - it all depends on where you live and what the conditions for giving the ring were when the proposal was made
The bottom line is that state law will determine who gets the engagement ring when the engagement is called off and different states have come to different answers - it is a sad fact that engagements do end but perhaps it is even sadder that the matter ends up in court |
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| Marry in Haste, Repent at Leisure! by Jill Renee |
| Getting married is a big emotional commitment which is underlined by the huge price tag which comes along with the tradition The average wedding in the US costs a little over $20,000 which is a lot of money though it is less than the price of most new cars these days |
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| Strange Wedding Customs by Jill Renee |
Getting married is a strange custom in itself but then some people take the ceremony to even greater extremes
In Scotland, there is the custom known as "Blackening the Bride" which takes place before the wedding and is more a part of the hen night and bachelorette rituals than the ceremony itself |
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| You Find it You Keep It by Jill Renee |
| Almost every day, people find an average of two diamonds at the Crater of Diamonds State Park When they find them, it really is a case of “finders, keepers” because the park’s policy is and has always been that if you find something there you can keep it for yourself – even if it’s very valuable |
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| Should You Insure Your Wedding? by Jill Renee |
| Things can go disastrously wrong at the worst possible times For example, your wedding dress might become ripped or the venue you've reserved for the reception may suddenly be off limits |
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| Creating Your Engagement Photo Album by Jill Renee |
| One day, years from now, you'll want to relive the memories of your engagement The thrills, eagerness, and anticipation you felt will bring a smile to your face |
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| Wedding Rings - The Sorted History by Jill Renee |
| The wedding ring is the final gift a couple will give each other prior to marriage Some might say that the very first gift a couple gives each other is a promise ring - which most consider a pre-engagement ring |
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| Colored Diamonds: What Are They? by Jill Renee |
| When Ben Affleck proposed to Jennifer Lopez, the act generated the expected amount of media attention However the majority of that coverage wasn't focused on the total number of the couple's prior marriages, or that "Bennifer" name smashup the couple had been adorned with |
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| Sneaky Ways To Find Her Ring Size by Jill Renee |
| A great deal of thought goes into the preparations required to make your proposal unique, memorable and error-free In most cases, months are spent selecting the engagement ring, coordinating the exact place and time of the proposal, and rehearsing the words that come closest to expressing what the heart feels on the day the question is finally asked |
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| How To Protect Your Diamond This Summer by Jill Renee |
| The old saying that "diamonds are forever" may sound cliché, but is founded in absolute truth Diamonds offer a beauty, brilliance, and durability that is second to no other natural stone on Earth |
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| Anatomy Of An Engagement Ring by Jill Renee |
| The ritual of the wedding proposal and the presentation of the diamond engagement ring create the highlight event of any courtship A tradition that dates back to the ancient Romans, the engagement ring itself has many layers of symbolism |
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| The Case Against Familial Sentiment by Jill Renee |
| It’s time to get engaged, and one of the highlights of the engagement is flashing that gorgeous diamond engagement ring As the soon-to-be bride-to-be, you’re all set to say “yes |
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| How To Find The Perfect Jewelry For The Holidays by Jill Renee |
| The holiday season is quickly approaching, and as the days get shorter we are quickly being presented with the thought that the season for giving will soon be upon us But what to get the special people in our lives |
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| Picking The Right Diamond… And Setting by Jill Renee |
| Deciding to propose to the special somebody in your life is a huge decision, one that will lead you down a path of even more decisions Of course, the first thing that needs to be decided after you've decided to propose is what type of engagement ring to get |
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| Romantic Christmas Gift Ideas She’ll Love by Jill Renee |
Christmas is a magical time, especially when you get to spend it with the one you love. But finding that one Christmas gift idea for your girlfriend, fiancée or wife can be a daunting task if you’ve just started dating and you’re not sure what she’d like, or, you’ve been together or known her for a long time and you’re not sure what to buy the woman who has everything.
If you’re just stumped and can’t quite decide on what to give her, but you are looking for romantic Chris... |
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